# Hot Potatoes Mean Higher Prices and Shorter Fries in Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/62443

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-17 10:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-16/hot-potatoes-mean-higher-prices-and-shorter-fries-in-europe?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aabc12ffbc2160001c2b293

> A succession of heat waves and prolonged drought has battered Europe’s water-hungry potato crop, putting the region on course for one of its smallest harvests ever. The resulting scarcity is expected to mean higher prices and shorter fries.

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